Jumping

I write this blog with trepidation. Each sport comes with it’s own culture; beliefs, expectations and norms vary tremendously by sport.  What is common knowledge in one sport is frowned upon in a different sport. Ideas about jumping are no different.  Some...

Lyra – 9.5 months – Increase Speed in Retrieve

Lyra was taught to retrieve a dumbbell as a very small puppy.  At that time, the emphasis was on taking it correctly; in the center and with a quiet grip.  I did not teach a “hold” or a front, and indeed, she still has neither of these things.  Her job is...

Lyra 7 months – Jumping

Lyra is becoming relatively fluent on her current skills, so it’s time to add something new to her repertoire.  This week I introduced some basic jumping skills. There are a thousand ways you can start this.  My goals for the next couple of weeks are threefold....